Two of the biggest stars in the NBA have just opted out of their contracts and are off to free agency. Teams are not allowed to contact either Lebron James or Carmelo Anthony until 12:01 a.m. July 1.

With athletes of this caliber on the market, fans have been busy chatting on where they'll land. Knicks and Nets fans have their eyes set on seeing Lebron in their city, however both are unlikely due to cap issues and the desire for both athletes to win now. Brooklyn and New York are just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Here are some REALISTIC possibilities for them:

Chicago Bulls

Big frontrunner for each, considering a simple amnesty of forward Carlos Boozer will put them under the salary cap. The Bulls have also showed that they have been preparing for at least a sign-and-trade for Anthony since January, when they traded guard/forward Luol Deng to Cleveland. Now that James has made himself available, he is definitely in the mix as well.

Chicago has even made minor signings in order to free up more cap space if necessary. The thought of Anthony or James paired with guard Derrick Rose and center Joakim Noah is quite fearsome, especially in an even weaker Eastern Conference with the departure of James from Miami.

It is more likely that Anthony goes to Chicago than James.

Los Angeles Lakers

Interesting team to watch. They already have the luxury of being under the salary cap, and owning the seventh pick in the draft gives them some leverage. The depth of this draft could attract players like James toward the Lakers with star Kobe Bryant claiming he is 100 percent back to health. Exciting for fans to imagine James drawing in a few defenders only to kick the ball back out to Bryant for an easy 3 pointer.

As for Anthony, he has already stated that in order to consider the Lakers, moves must be made in the right direction to get his attention. The spotlight points to declining guard Steve Nash who is owed $9.7 million this upcoming season. Lakers are ready to trade their 1st round pick with Nash to offering teams.

It is more likely James goes to the Los Angeles Lakers than Anthony.

Houston Rockets

Loads of rumors leading to the Rockets. Houston has been in preparation for a huge free agency splash by laying groundwork for a trade for both guard Jeremy Lin and forward/center Omar Asik. The Rockets have been confident that as long as a commitment is in place from either star, Lin and Asik will be moved, according to NBA Insider, Sam Amick:

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Both will free up $8.3 million in cap space each, leaving them with a little less than $16 million under the cap. That offer will certainly rival any pitch the Bulls make toward Anthony or James. James would be no stranger to being part of another "big three" along with stars James Harden and Dwight Howard.

Houston can and most likely will land either James or Anthony in free agency.

Miami Heat

Strictly for entertainment purposes, the Heat can make history. James has already opted out of his contract in Miami, however, that doesn't mean he can't re-sign with the team. If forward/center Chris Bosh and guard Dwayne Wade opt out, which they can, they could all re-sign for smaller amounts and free up enough cap space to get Anthony on board.